How do I shorten dialogue usage?

[john]

I am writing a book and the main characters are a father and a son, so I need there to be dialogue between them to develop a relationship. I have descriptive scenes and whatnot but the dialogue is crucial, however I feel as though I may have used too much/may be using too much. Any ideas on how to develop their relationship without killing the reader with dialogue? Thanks.

 

[Coal_of_the_brain_dead]

If the story requires the dialog, use the dialog. I would suggest finishing it the way you're going now, then asking someone you trust to read it and give you an opinion. If you have to you can always go back and insert some more decritive scenes or action to space out the dialog. It is a truth in writing that an author's harshest critic will always be himself, so get another opinion before selling your work short.